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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.94, 356.52 and 152.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.94, 356.52 and 152.26 is: 228.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.94 : 356.52 = 152.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.94/356.52 = 152.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.94x = 356.52 × 152.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.94x = 54,283.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,283.74/237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.14

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